Dishing Up Books

Breakfast Burrito-Carol

2011-10-12T11:09:00.000-07:00

Breakfast Burrito

Tortillas
Eggs
Shredded cheddar cheese
Cooked brown rice
Spinach leaves

In a iron skillet scramble the amount of eggs you need (1-2 per person). Once cooked add spinach and brown rice and combine until all are warm. Scoop mixture onto tortillas, top with cheese. Roll up and place in wax paper. Can be warmed up in microwave for a few seconds if the little darlings take to long to get to the breakfast table. Serve salsa on the side.

Easy Chicken-Carol

2011-09-27T12:13:00.000-07:00

Easy Chicken

6 chicken breasts
zip lock gallon baggie
bottle of Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Put chicken in bag. Pour the amount of dressing you want (could be close to the whole bottle). Flatten bag out. Put in freezer.

Let in thaw overnight in refrigerator. Place in crock pot for 4-6 hours.

I serve this with roasted sweet potatoes, carrots and onions.

You can use Italian Dressing, or any of your favorite salad dressings.

Mexican Lasagna

2011-05-04T10:13:00.000-07:00

Mexican Lasagna-Carol

2 lbs. ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons hot salsa
12 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles( I used wheat)
4 cups Jack or Monterey Cheese (I used Mexican Blend)
1 jar (16 ounces) mild salsa
2 cups water
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 can (2 1/4) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 green onions, chopped

In a skillet cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, chilies, taco seasoning and hot salsa; mix well. In a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers twice. Combine mild salsa and water, pour over top.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through. Uncover, top with sour cream, olives, onions and remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Serve with chips if desired.

Crescent Roll Lasagna-Carol

2011-04-14T08:07:00.000-07:00

Crescent Roll Lasagna

2 cans crescent rolls
1 lb. ground chuck or ground turkey
1 lb. pork sausage
1 (6oz) tomato paste
1 can water (tomato paste can)
1 (16 oz) container small curd cottage cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 package (8 slices or shredded) Mozzarella cheese
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. oregano

Cook meets until pink is gone; drain grease. Add tomato paste, water and spices. Roll out 1 can crescent rolls and put in a 9 x 13 pan. In a small bowl combine egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.

In pan put a layer of meat on crescent rolls, then a layer of cheese mixture, continuing to alternate layers, ending with meat mixture. Place Mozzarella cheese on top. Roll out another can of crescent rolls and put on top. Pinch edges together and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

I always fix this for my husband's birthday meal. It is similar to the one his mom used to fix.

It is a family favorite.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

2011-03-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Stuffed Bell Peppers-Carol

4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green, whatever is on sale or in your garden) trim off tops and remove and discard cores and seeds

1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
12 ounces ground beef
3 cloves minced garlic
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained but reserve 1/4 cup juice from tomatoes
1 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley(optional)
Ground black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup

Directions:
Bring 4 quarts water to boil in stockpot over high heat.

Add 1 tablespoons salt and bell peppers to boiling water. Cook until peppers begin to soften about 3 minutes.
Remove peppers with slotted and drain on paper towels, cut-side up.

Return water to boil and add rice. Boil about 13 minutes or until tender.

Drain rice and transfer to large bowl; set aside.

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, over medium high heat; add oil. Cook onion about 5 minutes, or until softened and brown.

Add ground beef to onion mixture. Cook about 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds.

Add this mixture to bowl with rice. Stir in tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl stir together ketchup and reserved tomato juice.

Place peppers cut-side up in a 9 inch square baking dish. Spoon filling evenly among peppers. Spoon 2 tablespoons ketchup mixture over filled pepper and spring with remaining cheese.

Bake until cheese is browned and filling is heated through. About 25-30 minutes.

I double this recipe.

It is a great leftover too.

Rainbow Pancakes

2011-03-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

Rainbow Pancakes-Carol

Using your favorite pancake mix or recipe, separate into bowls and add food color to each bowl. Cook per recipe instructions and serve.

This was served on St. Patrick's Day.

Stir fry pork

2011-02-16T12:24:00.000-08:00

Stir Fry Pork

Marinade pork strips in teryiaki sauce for 15 minutes.
Stir fry in olive oil until no longer pink.
Serve with stir fry veggies and rice!

Stir Fry-Carol

2011-02-16T12:10:00.000-08:00

Stir Fry Veggies

In your wok or frying pan, add olive oil and favorite vegetables. In this picture I am stir frying
orange, red and green bell pepper
asparagus
green beans
carrots
water chestnuts
cashews and peanuts
Stir until soft but not mushy

Glazed Fruit-Filled Drop Biscuits from Betty Crocker

2011-02-10T12:18:00.000-08:00

2 cups Bisquick mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine softened
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup fruit preserves

Vanilla Drizzle
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons warm water
1/4 teaspoons vanilla

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with spray. In bowl stir Bisquick mix, butter and granulated sugar until crumbly. Stir in milk until dough forms; beat 15 strokes.

2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Make shallow well in center of each with back of spoon dipped in water, fill each with 1 teaspoon preserves.

3. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

4. In small bowl, beat all vanilla drizzle ingredients with spoon until smooth, stirring in additional water if necessary. Spread over warm biscuits.

Teriyaki Chicken-Carol

2011-01-22T14:36:00.000-08:00

Teriyaki Sauce

1/2 cup Soy Sauce
1 Cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons chopped green onion
5 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons corn starch
1/4 cup cold water
4 lbs. chicken wings

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat just to bubbling. In a small bowl combine corn starch and water, stir well. Add the corn starch mixture to the sauce and heat while stirring. Stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

Season frozen chicken wings with salt and pepper. Place frozen wings on broiler pan and broil for 12-15 minutes on each side. Transfer to crock pot.

Add the sauce, plus 1/4 cup BBB sauce (see my homemade recipe for that), add 1 cup honey to chicken in crock pot. Cook on high for two hours or low for 4.

Wow, a family hit. It may be part of the perfect Super Bowl festivities!!

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce-Carol

2011-01-22T06:06:00.000-08:00

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Place in pot and cook until clear

Add to pot
1 quart canned tomatoes
1 6 oz. tomato paste
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 bay leaf
1 Tablespoon sugar

Stir and simmer 20-30 minutes then add 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese and 2-3 Tablespoons quick oats,( or pour into crock pot.)

Marshamallow Pops

2010-12-14T18:26:00.001-08:00

Marshmallow Pops-Carol

1 bag big marshmallows
1 bag of chocolate melts
lollipop sticks

peppermint sticks or graham crackers (crushed)

Melt chocolate melts in microwave per directions. Insert lollipop stick into marshmallows and dip in melted chocolate. Cover chocolate with crushed peppermint or graham crackers or both!! Let chocolate melt and cover with lollipop wrapper or plastic wrap.

Chocolate Chip Dip-Carol

2010-12-14T18:19:00.000-08:00

Chocolate Chip Dip

1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup (6 oz) miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Graham Crackers or Animal Crackers

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugars and vanilla, beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Serve with crackers.

Drew loves this!!!

Cake Mix Cookies-Carol

2010-12-10T15:03:00.000-08:00

1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
2/3 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 egg
1/2 cup vanilla chips

Mix cake mix, oatmeal, margarine and egg together. Stir in chips. Drop by rounded teaspoons on cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.

Rolo Pretzel Turtles-Carol

2010-12-10T15:00:00.000-08:00

Bag of Rolo Candy
Bag of Mini Pretzels
Bag of Pecans cut in half.

Get a cookie sheet and cover with foil.
Put the amount of mini pretzels you want to make on top of the foil.
Place a Rolo candy on top of pretzels.
Place cookie sheet in preheated 250 degree oven.
Bake for 4 minutes.
Remove from oven and place a pecan half on top of Rolo, squish it down.
Let it cool.
Eat.

Corn Bread Taco Bake-Carol

2010-09-24T11:11:00.000-07:00

Corn Bread Taco Bake

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper (these can also be on the side and people can add these if they want to)
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread muffin mix
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-friend onions, divided
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, water, green pepper and taco seasoning. Spoon into a greased 2 qt. baking dish.

2. Prepare corn bread mix according to package directions for corn bread. Stir in half of the onions. Spread over the beef mixture. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

3. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining onions. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and a toothpick inserted into corn bread layer comes out clean. Yield 6 servings.

Li'l Cheddar Meat Loaves

2010-09-24T10:59:00.000-07:00

Li'l Cheddar Meat Loaves-Carol

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey

Sauce
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

In a bowl beat the egg and milk. Stir in cheese, oats, onion and salt. Add beef and mix well. Shape into eight loaves; place in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. If you want a sweet and sour type sauce, mix the sauce above and spoon over loaves. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. I also make a pizza meatloaf by adding mozzarella cheese, olives and pizza sauce instead of the above listed sauce. BBQ sauce is another option.

Oven Chicken Salad-Carol

2010-09-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

Oven Chicken Salad

2 cups cooked chickencut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups celery, thinly sliced
2 cups 1/2 inch bread cubes, toasted
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (I use sugared almonds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dry minced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 400.
Spray a 2-21/2 quart oval baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, 1 cup of the bread cubes, the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the almonds, lemon juice, minced onion and salt. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining bread cubes and cheese.

Bake at 400 for 20 minutes until bubbly. Serve warm.

Ham and Cheddar in a Loaf-Carol

2010-09-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

Ham and Cheddar in a Loaf

1 lb. frozen bread dough, thawed
1 package (90z) shaved smoke ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg beaten
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350
Place dough on a lightly floured surface; flatten with hands and roll into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle with rolling pin.

top dough evenly with ham, overlapping slightly. leave 1/2 inch border around all of the sides.

Mix cheese and mayonnaise and spread evenly over the ham.

Starting at one of the long sides of the dough, fold 1/3 dough over the filling, then repeat with the other long side of the dough. Firmly pinch ends of dough together to seal. Place seam-side down on lightly greased baking sheet.

Cut 3 diagonal slits on top of dough. Brush evenly with egg; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

I use two loaves of dough and till only use 1 package of ham, but I do double the cheese and mayonnaise, and it seems to be enough for the 4 of us.

Baked Potatoes-Carol

2010-08-11T16:15:00.000-07:00

Baked Potatoes in the Crock pot

Clean and rinse the amount of baking potatoes you and your family can eat, or the amount that will fit in your crock pot.

Wrap them in foil.

Cook in crock pot on low for 8 hours.

Eat and enjoy.

Red's Ultimate M & M Cookie-from Winco Bulk Bin

2010-07-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

Since I love to get my flour, sugars and other items from Winco Bulk bin, I thought I would share a recipe from Winco too. I buy my mini M & M baking chips there too!

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tp. vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/8 tsp. salt

12 oz. M & M baking chips

3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter & sugars until ligh & fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in M & M baking chips and nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonsfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-13 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned & centers art still soft. Do not overbake. Cool one minute on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly

Calico Beans-Joanne

2010-07-23T15:51:00.000-07:00

Calico Beans

1 30 oz. can of Pork and Beans (don't drain)
1 15 oz. can Kidney Beans (drain)
1 15 oz. can Butter Beans (drain)
1 package bacon chopped
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 medium chopped onion

Sauce
3/4 cup catsup
3 Tablespoon Vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar

Brown onion, bacon and ground beef together then drain. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Add beans into 9 x 13 pan and sauce on top of the beans, mix. Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

There have been times when I needed to double or triple this recipe for a group. It seems to work to double or triple the beans and sauce and there is still enough meat. It can also be added into the crock pot for a few hours. It does taste best in the oven, in my opinion.

Reuben Casserole-Carol

2010-06-28T20:10:00.000-07:00

Reuben Casserole

16 oz. jar sauerkraut, drained
6 to 9 oz. corned beef slices, chopped
1 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
4-6 slices rye bread, cubed

Layer sauerkraut, beef and cheese in an ungreased 13 x 9 baking pan; set aside. Combine mayonnaise and Thousand Island salad dressing; spread over cheese layer. Drizzle butter on top; sprinkle with bread cubes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serves 6

Just Cake from Grandma's recipe box

2010-06-28T20:07:00.000-07:00

Just Cake

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 salt
flavoring

This is exactly how it is on the recipe card. Enjoy!

Mandarin Lettuce Salad

2010-05-25T09:41:00.000-07:00

Mandarin Lettuce Salad

Place in bowl and mix

2 bunches Red Leaf or Romaine or both (washed and drained well)
1 can Mandarin Oranges, drained (save the juice for jello for another day)
Red onion sliced (add the amount you like)

Right before serving add the almonds and dressing.

Sugared Almonds (to make these, use 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 2 Tablespoons sugar. Place almonds and sugar in skillet, melt slowly and carefully until almonds are covered with the melted sugar. Cool on waxed paper.)

Dressing
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
few drops Tabasco Sauce
Mix dressing well and chill.

I sometimes add toasted coconut to this recipe. Put the amount of shredded coconut on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 until golden brown. They can easily burn, so watch carefully and stir so they can get as evenly browned as possible.

Homemade BBQ Sauce-Carol

2010-05-25T09:36:00.000-07:00

Homemade BBQ Sauce

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons prepared (ground)mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1/8 teaspoon pepper

In a saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a low boil. Remove from heat. Store in container in the refrigerator. We really go through this sauce so I double it.

Restaurant Teriyaki Sauce-Carol

2010-05-12T12:09:00.000-07:00

Restaurant Teriyaki Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

1. Mix all but cornstarch and water in sauce pan and begin heating.
2. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a cup and dissolve. Add to sauce in pan.
3. Heat until sauce thickens to desired thickness.
4. Add water to thin if you over-thick it.

This was great on bbq'd chicken thighs.

Macaroni and Cheese-Pat

2010-04-18T11:08:00.000-07:00

Macaroni and Cheese

32 oz. box Velveeta Cheese
16 ounce macaroni (large elbow or shells)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
Salt and pepper to taste
paprika
2 cups whole milk

Cube 1/2-2/3 box of Velveeta and put into large oven proof bowl.
Cook macaroni as directed, drain and add to bowl with the cheese.
Add cubed butter, salt, pepper and milk.
Start with the two cups of milk, add more if needed. The milk should be 1/4 inch below the top of the macaroni. Stir. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees. Cook uncovered until the top is golden brown.

Side note: I used 1 cup fat free milk and 1 cup heavy whipping cream because that is what I had on hand and it worked well.

Chocolate Fondue-Carol

2010-04-18T11:04:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Fondue

1 1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. vanilla

Pour cream into pan on stove and bring to low boil. Remove from stove, add chocolate chips in and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk cream and chocolate until combined. Add vanilla and whisk. Add this mixture to the fondue pot, light, eat, enjoy.

Ideas:
Angel food cake cut into squares, pretzels, large marshmallows, strawberries, graham crackers.

Roasted Asperagus-Carol

2010-04-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

Roasted Asparagus

Wash asparagus and cut off bottom stalk.
Place dried off asparagus on cookie sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes!
Yummy.

Carrots also taste good this way!!

Chicken Divan-Joanne

2010-04-06T16:43:00.000-07:00

Chicken Divan

1 package (10 oz.) frozen broccoli
3 cooked chicken breasts cut into pieces

1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
sprinkle of dill, basil and white pepper optional
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. melted butter

Cook broccoli, drain and arrange in shallow baking dish.
Arrange chicken on top of broccoli.
Mix next 6 ingredients and pour over top.
Sprinkle bread crumbs mixed with butter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Parmessan Garlic Bread Cubes-Carol

2010-03-24T14:56:00.000-07:00

Parmesan Garlic Bread Cubes

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut 1 round loaf unsliced sourdough bread into 1 1/2 inch cubes, place in a large bowl. Melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan. Drizzle over bread cubes and sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder and 1 1/2 tbsp. Italian Seasonings. Using your hands, toss well to coat bread with mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. Serve warm.

This is great with potato soup.

Sloppy Joe Wagon Wheels-Carol

2010-03-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

Sloppy Joe Wagon Wheels

1 package (16 ounces) wagon wheel pasta ( I didn't have that so I used shell pasta)
2 lbs. ground beef (I used ground turkey)
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (15 1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and sloppy joe sauce; heat through. Drain pasta; top with beef mixture. Yield 8 servings

Lime Turkey Chili Recipe-Cousin Sarah

2010-03-08T13:29:00.000-08:00

Lime Turkey Chili Recipe-Cousin Sarah

2 pounds canned pinto beans
3 clove minced garlic
1 medium onion
1 lb. ground turkey
1 cup mild green taco sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp. oregano (more if you like it spicy)
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. parsley
1 lb. bag frozen white corn
lime juice
cilantro
bag of lime chips

Put pinto beans in large pot and start to heat.
Saute garlic and onion in skillet.
In separate skillet brown turkey. After it is browned, drain.
Add turkey, onion, garlic, taco sauce, chicken broth, oregano, cumin and parsley to the pot of beans and simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the frozen corn and simmer another 5-10 minutes, or until heated enough to eat.
Garnish with lime juice, cilantro and lime chips.

Pronto Chili-Carol

2010-03-08T13:24:00.000-08:00

Pronto Chili

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste plus 2 cans water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin, optional
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese

In a saucepan, brown beef and onion.
Drain fat. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Top
each serving with cheese if desired. Yield 4 servings. I usually double the ingredients, except the meat. If you have teenagers at home though, you may need to triple it.

Rasberry Glazed Cornish Hens- Carol

2010-03-02T11:48:00.001-08:00

Sauce For Hens
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup raspberry jam (original recipe calls for current jelly which I have not used but I'm sure is good)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole cloves

Heat butter, jelly and lemon juice in a small saucepan until butter and jelly are melted. Combine vinegar, cornstarch, salt and cloves; add to pan. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.

4 Game Hens
Bake Hens : Bake on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Baste with sauce and bake another 30 minutes.

Wild Rice

1 package (6 oz) long grain and wild rice mix
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

Prepare rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute onion, mushrooms and celery in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; add rice, pecans, parsley,thyme and marjoram. The recipes calls to stuff the hens, I do not, so this may affect the cooking time, so watch the oven!

Peanut Brittle

2010-02-24T12:22:00.002-08:00

Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

In microwavable bowl combing corn syrup and sugar. Stir and microwave uncovered 3 minutes 50 seconds (Microwaves vary, do not let it burn). This is what works for mine.

Stir in peanuts. Microwave 3 minutes.

Add butter and vanilla. Microwave 1 minute 30 seconds.

Remove from microwave. Add baking soda.

Pour into 2 greased pie pans for 1/2 lb. peanut brittle disks. It can also be poured into cookie sheet.

Disks can be given away whole so the recipient can break their own brittle.

A family favorite.

Peanut Brittle

2010-02-24T12:22:00.001-08:00

Orange Cake-Joanne

2010-02-24T12:15:00.000-08:00

Orange Cake

1 Box orange, yellow or white cake mix
1 package of dry orange jello
2/3 Mazola Oil
2/3 cup water
4 eggs

Mix Well.
Oil 9x 13 pan, pour cake batter in pan and bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

While cake is baking, make the topping.

Topping

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
Bring to a boil on top of stove, make holes in and all around hot cake with fork, then pour hot topping on cake.

Next Day Chicken Bake

2010-02-03T14:59:00.000-08:00

Next Day Chicken Bake-Carol

1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 cup prepared rice
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 green onion, chopped
10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup chopped celery
2-3 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped
1 cup crushed potato chips

Combine all ingredients except potato chips in a 2 -quart casserole dish; cover and chill overnight. Sprinkle with potato chips. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Serves 4

Baked Potato Soup-Carol

2010-02-03T14:48:00.000-08:00

Baked Potato Soup

4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup. butter or margarine
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
7 cups milk
4 green onions, sliced
12-oz. pkg. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/4 cup (5 oz.) shredded Cheddar Cheese
8-oz. container sour cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: additional shredded Cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced green onions

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for one hour or until done; cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and reserve. Discard shells.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat 10 minutes, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in potato pulp and green onions; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add bacon and next 4 ingredients; stir until cheese melts. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 14 cups.

Patchwork-Last Minute Lasagna-Carol & Jenna

2010-01-18T12:48:00.000-08:00

Last-Minute Lasagna

1 24-26 ounce jar Marina sauce (we used spaghetti sauce)
2 20 ounce packages refrigerated large cheese ravioli (we used one 25 oz. bag and it was perfect)
1 10 oz. box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess liquid
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
(Jenna added about 3 cups, she didn't think 2 was enough)
½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese (2 ounces)

Heat oven to 375 F. Spoon a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.

On top of the sauce, layer a third of the ravioli, half the spinach, half the mozzarella, and a third of the sauce; repeat. Top with the remaining third of the ravioli and sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan Cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes (it was about 15 minutes for us.)

This is a perfect dish for a last minute meal, or for kids to make to start practicing for their college life.

Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast-Patchwork Patricia

2010-01-18T12:30:00.000-08:00

Her Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast

1 1/4 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 3 pound sirloin tip roast

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme. Stir in the olive oil, and allow the mixture to sit about 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Place the roast on the prepared baking sheet, and cover on all sides with the spice mixture.

Roast 1 hour in the preheated oven, or to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let sit 15 minutes before slicing.

Tomato Soup-Patchwork Rebecca

2010-01-18T12:22:00.000-08:00

Tomato Soup

Using homegrown tomatoes for this is a must!

2 1/2 cups stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 thin slice onion
2 tablespoons butter (optional)
garlic (according to flavor--for more garlic add 1 clove, for less garlic add a dash)
1 cup milk, heated (fat-free for a thinner soup, whole for a creamier soup)

Put all ingredients together in a blender except for the milk. Blend on low until all is well blended. Turn to higher speed and add the warmed milk through the lids pouring hold. Blend for a few more seconds. Heat either in a pan on the stove top on med-low, stirring constantly, or put in individual mugs and microwave. This is great with grilled cheese sandwiches, or avocado/mushroom/fresh sandwiches on multi-gran bread!

Christmas Breakfast Casserole-Rebecca

2009-12-23T12:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

9x13 dish buttered
10 eggs beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pint small curd cottage cheese
1 pound Jack Cheese, grated
8 ounces diced green chilies
1/2 cup melted butter

Directions:
Stir well and pour into well buttered pan.
Bake at 350 degrees 40-50 minutes or until top is light brown and knife poked into center comes out clean.
Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Slow Cooker Rotisserie Style Memphis Chicken

2009-11-13T13:09:00.000-08:00

Slower Cooker Rotisserie Style Memphis Chicken

1 whole chicken 4-5 lbs.

Rub Ingredients:
1/4 cup paprika (I used less)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon celery salt(I didn't have any, so I didn't use any)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Aluminum foil rolled into 7-8 1 inch balls.

Roll aluminum foil into balls and add to bottom of crock pot.
Rinse and pat dry whole chicken, then rub the "Rub" all over the chicken and inside of the cavity too.
Set chicken on top of foil balls and set slow cooker to high and cook for 8 hours, or until chicken reaches 165F.

Pizza Noodle Bake

2009-11-08T15:50:00.000-08:00

Pizza Noodle Bake

10 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1 1/2 lbs. beef or ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (3 1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni

Directions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Add pizza sauce and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat: simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain noodles.

In a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, layer half of the noodles, beef mixture, cheeses and pepperoni. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 6

Peanut Butter Jumbos

2009-10-22T13:31:00.000-07:00

Peanut Butter Jumbos

In a bowl add these first 5 ingredients and blend until fluffy.

1 cup butter or margarine (I use Imperial Margarine)
1 cup peanut butter (I use crunchy-any brand)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs

Add the next 3 ingredients and mix well.

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet any brand)

Drop dough on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
Cool on sheets for a few minutes before you put them on the cookie cooling rack.

Easy Chicken Bake (Stove Top Stuffing Mix box)

2009-10-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

Easy Chicken Bake

1 package (60z) Cornbread Stuffing Mix
1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (10 3/4) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup sour cream
1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.

Mix chicken, soup, sour cream and vegetables in13 x 9 baking dish; top with prepared stuffing.

Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Makes 6 servings.

Patchwork- Magic Bars for Drew (Aunt Judy)

2009-09-08T19:32:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Magic Bars for Drew

Mix together and press in bottom of 9 x 13 pan
2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine.

Spread on top
1 can condensed sweetened milk

Sprinkle
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup nuts
1 cup shredded coconut

Bake 350 degrees for 1/2 hour

Patchwork-Moist Chocolate Cake (Aunt Sue)

2009-09-08T19:26:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Moist Chocolate Cake

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes (batter will be thin.) Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch fluted tube.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Yield 12 servings.

Patchwork- Mrs. Field's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies (Mary)

2009-09-08T19:18:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Mrs. Field's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cream together:
1 lb. softened REAL butter
2 cups dark brown sugar
1/12 cups sugar

Beat in 2 Tablespoons vanilla.
Add in 3 eggs and beat 3-4 minutes

Mix Together
6 cups flour
1/1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda.

Stir together and add to the creamed mixture. Mixture is now sticky and dry.

Stir in:
4 cups chocolate chips (2 bags)
1 cup chopped nuts-optional

Drop by small scoops onto parchment paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before removing.
(I think mine usually take 12 or so minutes).

This is a HUGE recipe, so you will probably want to half it. Since it calls for an odd number of eggs, I usually use 1 whole egg and the yolk of a second egg.

Patchwork-Lost Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe (Rebecca)

2009-09-08T19:08:00.001-07:00

Patchwork-Lost Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

2 cup flour
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tarter
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tarter and sugar.
Cut shortening into flour mixture with pastry blender or knife or fork, until resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk all at once. Stir only until dough follows fork around bowl.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 1/2 minute.
Pat or roll kneaded dough about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter or jelly glass.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Makes 10-15 biscuits.

Patchwork-Pasta Salad (Tim & Mary)

2009-09-08T18:56:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Pasta Salad

Boil and chill 12 oz. spiral pasta
Mix diced: red bell pepper, olives, salami, green onion, parsley, artichoke hearts.
Stir together with Bernstein's Garlic Cheese Italian dressing.
Add freshly grated Parmesan Cheese to top.
Add an avocado right before serving.

Patchwork-Apple Dip with Crisps (Carol)

2009-09-08T18:47:00.000-07:00

Apple Dip with Crisps-Patchwork

Pastry for double-crust pie (9inches)
2 Tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
6 medium tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cold water

For crisps, on a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8 inch thickness. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over pastry. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute apples and remaining butter until apples are tender. Combine flour and cold water until smooth and stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon into serving dish. Serve warm with crisps.

Patchwork-Baked Spaghetti (Carol)

2009-08-18T14:24:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Baked Spaghetti

1 package (8oz) spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 container (24 oz) Ricotta or Cottage Cheese
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (28 oz) chunky garden-style pasta sauce (or your favorite)
1 package (8oz) shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Line a 13 x 9 x2 baking pan with foil, or grease pan.

Combine: hot cooked spaghetti with butter; stir until butter melts and coats spaghetti. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; stir to coat. Arrange spaghetti in even layer in pan. Spread ricott/cottage cheese over spaghetti. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese. Brown ground beef and drain; add pasta sauce and heat until bubbly. Spoon over cheese. Top with Mozzarella Cheese and remaining Parmesan Cheese.

Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil, cover and continue baking 15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Patchwork-S'More Bars (Carol)

2009-08-18T12:47:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-S'More Bars
From Family Fun Magazine

1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup crushed graham crackers
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
3 1.55 ounce chocolate bars
1 7 oz. jar of marshmallow creme

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Add crushed graham crackers. flour, salt and baking powder and beat until well mixed, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl. Spoon half of the dough into the pan and spread it evenly with your fingertips. Break chocolate bars into pieces and arrange over the dough. Spread a layer of marshmallow creme over the chocolate. Finally flatten the remaining dough into pancakes and lay them over the marshmallow. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool. Makes 16 squares.

Blueberries for Sal

2009-08-13T13:26:00.000-07:00

Blueberries for Sal

By: Robert McCloskey

A sweet and perfect read aloud book. Sal and her mom go to Blueberry Hill to pick blueberries. At the same time a mother bear and her cub search for blueberries.

After reading this book, it would be fun to eat fresh blueberries, or make Aunt Judy's Blueberry Salad. Of course it would be fun to go pick blueberries and take your tin pail with you!!

Patchwork-Traditional Easter Blueberry Salad (Aunt Judy)

2009-08-13T13:20:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Traditional Easter Blueberry Salad

2 packages (3 oz.) black raspberry geletin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 can (16 oz.)blueberries, or 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries plus 1/2 cup water

Topping
8 oz. soft cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix gelatin and boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add pineapple with juice and canned blueberries with juice, or fresh berries and water. Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan and chill until congealed.

Cream together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla, and spread over gelatin. Refrigerate. Serves 8-10 or everyone at Easter dinner.

Patchwork-Bacon and Egg Puffs (Carol)

2009-08-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

Bacon and Egg Puffs

1/3 cup small cubes or shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 strips bacon, cooked, torn into pieces
1 large croissant cut into 1/2 inch squares
1 green onion, sliced
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup half & half or milk
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 6 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, stir together cheese, bacon, croissant and green onions; spoon equal amounts into muffin cups. Beat together eggs and half & half in a small bowl; season lightly with salt and pepper, then pour over croissant mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

I double the recipe.
It's like having your own personal quiche.

Patchwork-Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie (Jenna and Bisquick Box)

2009-08-13T13:02:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Original Bisquick mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray or grease a 9 inch pie plate.
Brown meat and onion; drain. Stir in salt.
Spread in pie plate, sprinkle with cheese.

Stir remaining ingredients with fork in bowl until blended. Pour into pie plate.

Bake about 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

6 servings

Patchwork Lemon Grilled Salmon (Mary)

2009-08-13T12:54:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Lemon Grilled Salmon

2 tsp. snipped fresh dill or 3/4 tsp dill weed
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 salmon fillet (1-1/2 lb)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 T chicken broth
3 T oil
3 T soy sauce
3 T finely chopped green onions
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
2 onion slices, separated into rings

Sprinkle dill, lemon pepper, salt and garlic powder over salmon. Place in a large zip-lock bag or glass dish. Combine brown sugar, broth, oil, soy sauce and green onions. Pour over salmon. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, turning once. Drain and discard marinade. Place salmon, skin side down on grill over medium heat. Arrange lemon and onion slices over the top. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Salmon can be broiled instead of grilled. Broil on greased pan about 4 inches from heat. Salmon steaks also taste great cooked this way. Just cook about 8 minutes per side. Place the onions and lemon on the salmon after turning over once.

Patchwork-Cabbage Salad (Carol)

2009-08-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Patchwork Cabbage Salad

1 package shredded cabbage or 1 head of cabbage shredded
1 package Top Ramen noodles (Oriental)
1 bunch green onions chopped
1/2 cup sugared almonds

To sugar almonds; put almonds in skillet. Add two tablespoons sugar, stir until sugar is melted. Keep it on low so it won't burn. Cool on wax paper.

Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
seasoning from Top Ramen
Add these ingredients together and mix well.
Add to salad

Patchwork-Snicker Bar Pie (Aunt Judy)

2009-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Snicker Bar Pie

9" unbaked pie shell
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
4 Snicker Bars cut up (or Butterfingers bars)

Cream margarine, add eggs and vanilla. Combine sugar and flour. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in candy bars. Spoon into pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Patchwork-Oatmeal Cookies (Grandma Betty)

2009-07-28T13:05:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 cups rolled oats
3 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 cups flour

Boil water and raisins together for 5 minutes and cool. Cream shortening and add sugar. Add beaten eggs, nuts and dry ingredients which have been sifted together, then oats.

That is all that is written. So, finish it as you think.

Patchwork-Fudge (Pat)

2009-07-28T13:00:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Fudge

In large saucepan add:

4 1/2 cups sugar

1 large (12

Patchwork-Saucy Pork Chops (Carol)

2009-07-28T12:53:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Saucy Pork Chops
Found in Simple & Delicious
Jan./Feb. 2007

4 bone-in-pork loin chops
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. hickory-flavored liquid smoke

Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder, salt & pepper. In large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; drain.

In a bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar and liquid smoke. Pour half of the sauce into a 3 quart slow cooker. Top with pork chops and remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4 1/4-51/4 hours, or until meat is tender. Yield 4 servings.

Patchwork-Chocolate Bars (Aunt Judy)

2009-07-25T18:35:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Bars (Aunt Judy)

1 package butter recipe chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 package (10oz.) chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. If pan is glass, 325. Butter 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Mix cake mix (dry), butter, brown sugar, water and egg in large bowl. Stir in chocolate chips. Press firmly in pan. If walnut lovers will be around, add desired amount on top (a strip at each end). Bake 20-25 minutes or until top forms a crust that is dry to the touch. Cool completely. cut into bars.

Patchwork-Monkey Bread (Carol)

2009-07-25T18:29:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Monkey Bread

Mix together 3/4 cup white sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon.

4 tubes buttermilk biscuits. Cut or tear each biscuit into 4 pieces. Grease bottom of bundt pan, sprinkle some sugar mixture on the bottom of pan. Roll each biscuit piece into ball. Either roll the ball in the mixture of sugar and cinnamon, or put the sugar and cinnamon in a bag, and let the kids cover the ball with the mixture by shaking it. Put the sugar/cinnamon cover balls in.

Boil 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup margarine, 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (don't let it burn). Pour mixture over top of sugar/cinnamon balls. Bake 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Once out of the oven, turn the pan over onto another plate and let it drizzle down. Enjoy!

Patchwork-Party Potatoes (Joanne)

2009-07-25T18:25:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Party Potatoes

8-10 Russet Potatoes
1 8 oz. cream cheese (soft)
1 8 oz. sour cream
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
paprika

Cook potatoes, drain and mash. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add potatoes and all other ingredients except paprika. Beat until combined, and spoon into a lightly buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove 15 minutes before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (longer if needed).

Patchwork- Pico de Gallo (Joel)

2009-07-25T13:39:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Pico de Gallo

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, diced
4 medium to large tomatoes,diced
10 to 20 full sprigs (6" to 8") fresh cilantro, chopped
the juice of one lime (or generous squirts of lime juice from concentrate)
salt and pepper to taste

Combine first four ingredients in a medium size bowl. Squeeze or squirt lime juice over the vegetables. Add salt and pepper. Stir well.

Serve in place of (or in addition to) salsa with tortilla chips. (Excellent in place of salsa with Mary's Tortilla Soup recipe). A healthy, fresh-tasting alternative in chip dips.

Patchwork- Fudge (Pat)

2009-07-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Fudge (Pat)

Put into large saucepan:
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 1/3 cups Imperial Margarine
Mix.
Over medium heat,bring to a full boil, constantly stirring. Boil 14 minutes. Pour mixture into bowl containing;
2 (12 ounces) packages of Nestle Semi-Sweet chocolate chips.
1 jar marshmallow creme.
Mix with electric mixer
When mixture begins to thicken, add two cups chopped walnuts
Pour into buttered pan. After several hours, the fudge is ready to be cut.

Patchwork- BBQ Chicken Pizza (Carol)

2009-07-22T20:03:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- BBQ Chicken Pizza

Make or purchase pizza dough. (I can buy it at Winco for 98 cents)
Roll dough out and put on pizza pan.
Add BBQ Sauce
Add desired cheese (I like Mozzarella and Cheddar) onto pizza dough

In skillet, over medium heat add 1 tsp. vegetable oil.
Cut 1 piece boneless chicken breast into 1/2 inch cubes, add to skillet and stir.
Add BBQ sauce and stir.
Once chicken is cooked, add it onto the pizza crust.
Add 1/4-1/2 cup sliced onion and 1 tomato.
Add more cheese.
Bake as directed on pizza crust instructions.

Patchwork- Paul's Ice Cream (Uncle Paul)

2009-07-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Paul's Ice cream

4 eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups whipping cream
4 cups milk (we use 2 %)
2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Beat eggs until light. Add sugar gradually, beating till thick. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Freeze in 5 quart ice cream freezer. Makes 1 gallon

Patchwork- Peanutbutter Bars (Jenna)

2009-07-22T19:21:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Peanut butter Bars

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 pound powdered sugar
1 1/4 sticks butter (melted)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
12 ounce package chocolate chips.

Mix together the first four ingredients and press into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture.
Cut into bars and refrigerate.
Serve chilled with a glass of milk.

Patchwork- Frozen Fruit Punch (Mary)

2009-07-22T19:16:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Frozen Fruit Punch

Puree together and freeze:
4 bananas
1 frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup water

When time to serve the punch...

Add:

5 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 large can of liquid pineapple/grapefruit juice
3 large bottles of 7 up

Patchwork- Thousand Island Dressing (Pat)

2009-07-22T19:13:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Thousand Island Dressing

2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup pickle relish

In a bowl mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.

Patchwork- Stuffed Buns (Mary)

2009-07-22T14:32:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Stuffed Buns

1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained

1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup oil

1 small can chopped olives

1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)

18 small buns

Cut off tops of buns an scoop out insides.

Fill buns with above mixture.

Wrap in foil.

cook 1 hour at 325 degrees.

(f you freeze these, cook for 1 1/2 hours.

Makes 18

Patchwork-Tart Pastry (Mark & Sarah)

2009-07-19T16:13:00.001-07:00

Patchwork-Tart Pastry

This recipe goes with the Cheese and Bacon Quiche Recipe

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 lb. cold butter, in small pieces

1 egg yolk

2 tablespoons ice water

Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in the butter with pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal or tiny peas.

Whisk the egg yolk and water together in another bowl, add to the flour mixture, and blend until the pastry is smooth and holds together in a ball. It can be mixed in a food processor; process first theflour, salt and butter quickly together, then add the egg yolk and water through the funnel and process until the dough balls up around the blade. Wrap in foil or plastic and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. You can roll this dough out with a rolling pin, but you would have to chill it, wrapped in plastic for at least 20 minutes. It may be easier to pat it into a pie pan or spring form with your hadns. PUll pieces of dough from the ball and press them over the bottom and sides of the pan, using the heel of your hand. The dough should be thick enough to hold the filling, but be careful that it is not to thick around the bottom edge or the finished tart will seem coarse. If there is time, cover the lined pan snugly with foil and refrigerate it before filling and bake it. Bake as directed in the filling recipe. Prick boom with a fork and bake it unfilled for 12 minutes in a preheated 425 degrees oven. If you are using a spring form pan, do not remove the sides until you are ready to serve the tart.

Patchwork- Cheese and Bacon Quiche (Mark & Sarah)

2009-07-19T16:07:00.000-07:00

Patchwork Cheese and Bacon Quiche

10 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

1 partially baked tart pastry (recipe to follow)

4 eggs

2 cups light cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 1/4 cups grated Swiss Cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the bottom of the tart shell.

Combine the eggs, cream, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper in a bowl and beat to mix thoroughly. Sprinkle the cheese over the bacon and ladle the custard over all. Bake for 15 minutes at 425, then lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes more, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve in wedges, hot or cold.

Patchwork-Grandma Cookes or Gingersnaps (Pat)

2009-07-19T14:21:00.000-07:00

Patchwork- Grandma Cookies

3/4 cup shortening (use Imperial Margarine sticks instead)

1 cup brown sugar (packed)

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses (may add slightly more)

2 1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon (may add more)

1 teaspoon ginger (may add more)

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

granulated sugar

Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses. Blend in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. cover; chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls sugared side up 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet. 4 dozen cookies.

Patchwork-Debbie's Almond Rocha (Aunt Judy)

2009-07-19T14:14:00.000-07:00

Patchwork-Debbie's Almond Rocha

Spray jelly roll pan with Pam.

Line pan with crushed saltine crackers.

Boil 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup butter for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Spread mixture over crackers.

Bake 5 minutes at 400 degrees.

Remove pan from oven. Turn off oven.

Sprinkle baked cracker mixture with 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Return pan to oven and allow chocolate chips to melt.

Spread melted chocolate out with a spatula or knife.

Sprinkle with roasted chopped almonds.

Allow to cool, serve, and enjoy!

Patchwork-Peanut Butter Cookies (Carol)

2009-07-19T14:09:00.001-07:00

Peanut Butter Cookies
(Southern Living Magazine)

Cookies Without Flour!!!

1 cup peanut butter (I use crunchy)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
chopped peanuts (optional)

Stir together the above ingredients (except chopped peanuts) in a large bowl until combined, shaped dough into 1 inch balls. Place balls one apart on ungreased baking sheets and flatten gently with tines of fork. At this point put the peanuts on top of the cookies if desired. Bake 325 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Patchwork-Pizza Meatloaf (Carol)

2009-07-19T13:51:00.000-07:00

Pizza Meatloaf

2 lobs ground beef or turkey(we use turkey)
1 cup medium cracker crumbs( we used saltine)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. leaf oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup milk

Mix all of the above ingredients together and put in desired pans. Makes about 2 medium sized loaves.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

When done cooking, put them in a different baking dish and cover with pizza sauce (I used Ragu brand, but whatever you wish), shredded mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, green bell peppers and olives. Return to oven for 8-10 minutes. Serve and eat.

You can use your own favorite meatloaf recipe instead, and just top with the pizza ingredients too!!

Patchwork Recipes- Raspberry Jello (Aunt Sue)

2009-07-12T15:09:00.000-07:00

Raspberry Jello

1 package (3 oz.) raspberry jello
1 10 oz. package frozen raspberries
3/4 cup crushed pineapple-DRAINED
1 small carton sour cream

Dissolve jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add raspberries. Stir to break u frozen clumps. Add pineapple. Stir. Pour 1/2 of this mixture into your mold or serving bowl. Refrigerate until set (20 minutes or so). Spread sour cram on top. Pour remaining jello on top. Refrigerate until set and ready to serve.
I always double the recipe. Purchase enough sour cream to make a good layer.

Patchwork Recipes- Date Bars (Patricia)

2009-07-12T15:01:00.000-07:00

Date Bars

3 eggs
1 C. sugar
1 C. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. chopped nuts
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat eggs. Mix with sugar until thick. Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Add dates, nuts and vanilla. Pour into greased 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees. Cool slightly. Cut into squares and roll Date Bars in powdered sugar.

Patchwork Recipe- Snicker Salad ( Rebecca & Tom)

2009-07-12T14:50:00.000-07:00

Snicker Salad

4 large Granny Smith Apples (no need to peel)

3 Snicker Bars (R) chopped

4 ounces milk

8 ounces Cool Whip(R)

1 small package instant vanilla pudding

Mix milk and Cool Whip together. Add the pudding to that mix. Stir in chopped apples and snickers.

Double this recipe for potlucks!!

Patchwork Recipe- Rice Pilaf (from Mary)

2009-07-12T14:42:00.000-07:00

Rice Pilaf

1 cube butter
1 onion chopped
1 C. crushed vermacilli
6 C. water
6 tsp. chicken bouillion
2 C. rice

Brown onion, butter and vermacilli. Add water, coullion and rice. Boil and simmer on low for 30 minutes.

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